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San Luis Obispo
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, San Luis Obispo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Le Vigne Winery in Paso Robles earned four gold medals at the 2026 International London Wine Competition when its Acquarello Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve was named Winery of the Year U.S.A. and Wine of the Year U.S.A., with results announced on Apr. 22 in London. Paso Robles Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cal Poly students showed seven short films on Monday, Apr. 27 at Fremont Theater as part of the International Film Festival. The audience cheered each film and joined an open Q&A session with the filmmakers. Mustang News
- ➤ Modest Mouse will return to the Costa Central for a concert on Oct. 22 at the Avila Beach resort with Caroline Rose (Grammy-nominated) joining them. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Shabang Posh with general admission starting at $67.99. Mustang News
- ➤ Corazón Cafe hosts its annual Chingonas art gallery — honoring inspiring women during Women’s History Month — running through April in downtown San Luis Obispo. The exhibit invites community members of all ages to display art and celebrate female strength. Mustang News
- ➤ Award-winning actor Doug Jones appeared Monday at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival before a screening of his new film The Strawberry, a quiet family drama shot in Cambria that stars Mike Farrell and was produced by a local crew from the Central Coast. KSBY-TV
- ➤ Cal Poly Andaaz secured third place at a national competition held last weekend in Las Vegas. The dance team, representing Indian culture with a Subway Surfers theme (their first official entry), also won the Best Theme award and showcased their fusion style at Illuminate in February. Mustang News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tanner Schinderle, a junior political science major, was elected ASI President at Cal Poly; his term begins on June 15. He will host a semester conversion advising fair today at UU Plaza to help students navigate new course guidelines while promoting affordable dining & housing practices. Mustang News
- ➤ Paso Robles Joint Unified School District will host its first Future Bearcat Spring Festival on May 2 at Paso Robles High School (801 Niblick Road), featuring carnival games, food, a Bearcat Boosters barbecue, and a movie screening at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $10 with a spring promotion available online and at school offices. Paso Robles Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Caltrans honored its fallen workers at the annual Fallen Workers Memorial in San Luis Obispo — a tribute to 195 employees who died on the job. The event also reminded drivers to slow down in road work zones. KSBY-TV
- ➤ CAL FIRE SLO has declared fire season and will suspend backyard burning effective 8 a.m. May 4 in San Luis Obispo County due to warming temperatures, drying vegetation, and below-normal rainfall. The suspension covers APCD-issued permits for residential yard debris (campfires remain allowed with proper maintenance) until season’s end. KSBY-TV
- ➤ Tonight, a supervisor candidate forum runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the South County Regional Center in Arroyo Grande. Crews are expanding Highway 101 in Pismo Beach — an offshore wind project off Morro Bay was canceled and a Santa Maria delivery hub proposal may add 800 jobs. KSBY-TV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In the downtown Cultural Arts District, a $43 million parking structure that opened March 17 at the corner of Palm & Nipomo streets offers nearly 400 new spaces, plus EV charging and bike storage. It initially provides free parking then charges $2 per hour to support local businesses. Mustang News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cal Poly Women’s Golf team won the Big West Championship at Ka’anapali Golf Course in Maui as Sarah Yoo sank the winning putt, a win that qualified the Mustangs for the NCAA Regional tournament (selection details were released on Wed, April 29). Mustang News
- ➤ Lake San Antonio will host the Wildflower Experience festival and triathlon from today through May 3 (6,000 participants expected), closing the South Shore while North Shore stays open for boat launching on May 2 and 3 and for roads used in the triathlon. Paso Robles Daily News
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